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Trump, Iran and why he’s glad Harry left America - Washington Insider

The State of It: USA··9 September 2026·11 min

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President Trump’s Iran war was supposed to be over in weeks. Instead, tensions are escalating again, with Iran threatening cyberattacks on US infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz still at the centre of the crisis. Does Trump really want to rename the Strait of Hormuz Trump Strait?Katy Balls joins Carole Walker to assess whether Trump is losing control of the conflict — and why he’s saying he’s glad Prince Harry and Meghan have left America. Produced in partnership with Times Radio Katy Balls, Washington editor and columnist, The Times and Sunday TimesCarole Walker, presenter, Times Radio Producer: Angus Mitchell Picture: Getty ImagesAudio: ReutersThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.